Beef Steak with Brown Rice & Vegetables Steaks

Ingredients

• 1 boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 3/4-inch thick (about 1 lb.)
• 1/3 cup prepared Caesar dressing (non-creamy style)
• 2 tsp. lemon pepper
• 1 cup uncooked instant brown rice
• 2 cups frozen vegetable mixture, such as baby green and yellow beans and carrots
• 2 Tbsp. prepared Caesar dressing (non-creamy style)
• 2 Tbsp. shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

Cut beef crosswise into four equal pieces. Place steaks and 1/3 cup dressing in sealable plastic bag. Close bag, turning to coat steaks and marinate in refrigerator 15 minutes.

Remove steaks from marinade; discard marinade. Season steaks with lemon pepper.

Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Place steaks in skillet; cook about 8 to 10 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning once.

Meanwhile cook rice according to package directions, including salt but omitting butter. When adding rice to saucepan, stir in vegetables.

When rice is done, stir in 2 Tbsp. dressing. Serve with steaks. Sprinkle with cheese, if desired.

Suggestions

This recipe is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, iron and zinc.

Nutritional Information

Nutrition information per serving: 361 calories; 31 g protein; 31 g carbohydrate; 13 g fat; 709 mg sodium; 77 mg cholesterol; 5.1 mg niacin; 0.4 mg vitamin B6; 2.4 mcg vitamin B12; 3.7 mg iron; 5.9 mg zinc.